Pin

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.403

Description

Circular pin with scalloped edges in sterling silver and enamel. Circumferencing outer edge is a band of dark blue enamel with sterling silver print on top reading: "SIGILLUM UNIVERSITATIS PRINCETONIENSIS". Center is sterling silver with a yellow and blue enameled shield on top. Top portion of shield has an open book motif. Around shield, on sterling silver is raised lettering reading: "DEI SUB NUMINE", on one side and "VIGET" on the other side. Pin is attached to back horizontally. "STERLING" is marked on back, underneath pin. Mentioned in Notebook MP.93.355 #93.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Diameter

11/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11/16 in. (1.7 cm)

Material

Silver Sterling, Enamel

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Person or Organization

Violetta White Delafield

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.355 - Notebook - List includes

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room